Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, (lightly packed)
  • 1 large egg, (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

Instruction

  • In a mixing bowl, use a hand-held mixer to beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy - about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the egg and molasses. Beat in until combined.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Add to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Form dough into large disk and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • When ready to bake, pre-heat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • Sift the confectioner's sugar over a wide, shallow bowl. Set aside.
  • Portion off enough of the chilled dough to roll into 1 inch balls. Roll the ball into the confectioner's sugar. Place on baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 14 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.